If too much pressure is applied on the brush, the appliance will warn you immediately by producing a click which you will both hear and feel. Subsequently, the brush head will flex back. Clinical tests have shown that, thanks to this Controlled Pressure system, brushing with the Philips Jordan Sensiflex results in better and safer brushing techniques. ENGLISH Directions for use Mounting the appliance on the wall C C - 3 hrs 1 2 21 mm 1 Mount the charging unit to the wall. . Do not allow the charging unit to come into contact with water. The toothbrush, however, is water tight and can therefore be used safely anywhere. . To mount the charger to the wall, you will need 2 wood screws (3,5 x 25 mm) and two wall plugs (S5).They are available in any home centre. Charging The charging unit can be connected to mains voltages between 100 and 240 Volts (alternating current) (only type HX 2575). 1 Charge the appliance for 6 hours (NiMH version) or 3 hours (NiCd version) before you use it for the first time. . The toothbrush can be put back in the charging unit after use. . If the batter y in the toothbrush is being charged, the pilot light is green and blinks. If the batter y has been fully charged, the pilot light is burns continuously. . If the batter y is almost empty, the pilot light is red and blinks for 10 seconds after the toothbrush has been switched off. 10 ENGLISH Tip:The toothbrush can be left to charge continuously. When you star t using the appliance, we recommend you to use it until the batter y is empty and to do so three times in a row.You can do this by using the appliance in the normal way without recharging it between brushing sessions until the motor almost stops running. To extend the lifetime of the batter y, repeat this procedure ever y six months. How to use 1 2 1 Mount the brush head onto the toothbrush by inserting it into the bayonet catch and turning it.This will make it impossible for the brush head to become detached due to vibration. C 2 Place the brush in your mouth. C 3 Press the on/off button to switch the toothbrush on. C 4 The toothbrush will start rotating at the highest speed.To switch to a lower speed, press the 2-speed button. C ENGLISH 11 Brushing 1 Place the brush against the tooth at an angle, in such a way that it covers the surface of the tooth as well as the gum line. Hold the brush in that position for a few seconds and then move on to the next tooth. C . The round brush head removes plaque from the teeth and beneath the gum margin. . The individual moving Active Tip cleans between the teeth. 2 The brush will do the work for you. All you have to do is guide the brush carefully along the teeth and molars. C . Make sure that you reach all surfaces of the teeth (inside, outside and chewing surface) as well as the gums properly. A fixed brushing pattern will prevent you from skipping cer tain areas. . See also the brushing instructions coming with the appliance and the section ‘taking optimal care of your teeth’. Safe brushing 1 The Controlled Pressure system will keep a check on the pressure you exert on the brush. C 12 ENGLISH 2 If you press the brush too hard against your gums, you will feel and hear a click when the brush head flexes backwards. As soon as you reduce the pressure, the brush will return to its normal position. C . This will probably happen regularly when you first star t using the brush, but after some time you will have discovered the optimal brushing pressure, and the brush will flex backwards less often. Tip:If plaque is removed properly, the gums will have a pink colour and firmly surround the teeth. Healthy gums do not bleed when you eat or brush your teeth (see also the section ‘taking optimal care of your teeth’) If, never theless, your gums bleed slightly the first few times you use the brush, this bleeding will generally stop after a few days. If it does not, consult your dentist or dental hygienist. Minimum brushing time: 2 minutes . In general, 2 minutes will be enough to clean your teeth properly. Naturally, you can also brush longer than 2 minutes. To indicate when 2 minutes are over, the brush is equipped with a DuoTimer.The first 2 minutes of the brushing process, the green pilot light of the DuoTimer blinks. After these two minutes, the brushing proces is briefly interrupted and the green pilot light burns continuously. This interruption will occur ever y two minutes. The DuoTimer measures the actual brushing time, even if you switch the appliance off during the brushing process (for max. 10 seconds). ENGLISH 13 After brushing 1 C C C C CLICK Let the toothbrush run while you rinse the brush head under the tap. Use lukewarm water (max. 60°C). Also rinse the inside of the brush head. 3 Switch the toothbrush on again to rinse toothpaste residues from the drive shaft. 4 Store the brush head upside down in the storage compartment, with the coloured ring visible on top. 5 You can clean the charging unit with a moist 2 cloth. . First unplug the cha...